The Central Florida Partnership is a collaborative of business and civic leaders committed to procuring a better tomorrow for our region. We are thoughtful leaders united by a single, guiding principle - that we have both the power and the responsibility to make change happen - moving "Ideas to Results."

Orlando, Inc. is a line of business of the Central Florida Partnership focused on Regional Entrepreneurship.
A "Five-Star Chamber" - the highest level of achievement awarded by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce - we are aligned with the Central Florida Partnership in moving "Ideas to Results."

myregion.org, focused on "Regional Research and Resolves," is helping to shape Central Florida's future.
As a line of business of the Central Florida Partnership, myregion.org moves "Ideas to Results" by identifying and examining changing demographics and powerful trends that define our region.

Developing regional leaders is important to the future success of the Central Florida Region. That is why Leadership Orlando is a line of business for the Central Florida Partnership. Focused on cultivating and recruiting emerging leaders, Leadership Orlando, America's largest "Community Leadership Program," is moving "Ideas to Results."

Affecting positive change in Central Florida requires strong "Regional Public Policy Advocacy."BusinessForce, a line of business of the Central Florida Partnership, is moving "Ideas to Results" by encouraging and supporting candidates for public office, and training civic, political and business leaders for public service.

Thursday and Friday, October 22 & 23, 2015Crummer Graduate School of Business at Rollins College

The 2015 Entrepreneurs Academy is sponsored in part by Bright House Networks Regional Business Awards and the City of Orlando, in partnership with the African American Chamber of Commerce, Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce, East Orlando Chamber of Commerce, Orlando, Inc., Seminole County Chamber of Commerce, and the South Lake Chamber of Commerce.

Imagine having the combined experiences of many successful entrepreneurs at your fingertips. Imagine the direction and velocity your company could achieve with a proven network of critical resources and connections. It's time to dive deeper.

The Entrepreneurs Academy was created for entrepreneurs by entrepreneurs to accelerate innovation and growth by helping companies navigate the rich set of resources available in Central Florida.

Your journey is unique, and your individual path to success has its own twists and turns. As an entrepreneur, where do you turn to find the right resource at the right time for your business? The Entrepreneurs Academy will connect you to those resources so you can take your business to the next level.

Entrepreneurs Ecosystem

Make the expert connections that will grow your business.

During these two power-packed days, you will not only make crucial connections for your future growth that would otherwise take years to assemble, but also achieve a competitive edge ... setting your goals higher, solving problems faster and accomplishing more in less time.

In this exclusive, two-day, interactive session, you'll meet and work with experts and entrepreneurs who represent the eight elements of the Entrepreneurs Ecosystem; connecting your business to:

Advocates Organizations that provide policy, economic development and industry support

Build new relationships with other participants and foster your personal network

Hear from Past Participants

This was the greatest experience! Just what the doctor ordered to take my small business to the next level! I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of the various participants in this venture. You've developed a new me! Thank you!

Gaining knowledge about all the resources in the region is a huge benefit to me. One of the ways I have built my business is by connecting people with the resources they need. That gives me credibility and leads to referrals. Now, I know so much more than I did before!

My brain was filled with a to-do list after learning about the plethora of resources at my disposal! I barely slept as I thought about how to apply what I learned. I really enjoyed meeting all the like-minded business people in the class with me, and I even got several "likes" when I posted on my Facebook page about how my battery had been fully charged. Overall, the Entrepreneurs Academy was a supremely worthwhile investment of my time. Loved every minute – Thank you!

I'm grateful for being given a thorough understanding of the many resources available in Central Florida. I have a better appreciation for getting involved in the community and the value it can have on my small business.

AMAZING Experience! I thoroughly enjoyed listening to all the speakers. I received plug & play practical advice that I can immediately utilize. It is well worth the price of admission. The Funding Sources panel was out of this world. I am so happy that I attended the Academy. I will recommend this course to friends, family, and colleagues. BRAVO, Orlando, Inc.!!!

Discovering the overwhelming amount of resources available to use has been amazing. It would have taken me years to come across these opportunities on my own. The panels were extremely engaging. The insights they offered laid a foundation of exposure that will help me grow my business to new heights.

The value of the Entrepreneurs Academy is remarkable. While I have heard that some of these resources have been available, I did not know how to access them. As a native of Orlando, I am so proud that our community has a "Number 1" program to support budding and existing entrepreneurs. Entrepreneurs and small businesses are vital to the growth and expansion of a dynamic community. I look forward to accessing and utilizing the resources available and the possibility of becoming a resource to help others.

Learn from over 40 entrepreneurs and experts. Here are just a few past presenters...

Orlando, Inc. (Orlando Regional Chamber of Commerce) is an important line of business of the Central Florida Partnership and is specifically focused on regional entrepreneurship. We serve the growing needs of businesses and entrepreneurs by Connecting our Members to Success throughout Central Florida.